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NFL picks for week 4

By ROGER MILLS
Published October 3, 2004

Broncos (2-1) at Bucs (0-3)

COMMENT: The Bucs don't have to prove it to themselves, but everyone else.

MILLS' PICK: Broncos 14, Bucs 10

NICHOLAS' PICK: Broncos 24, Bucs 10

Colts (2-1) at Jaguars (3-0)

COMMENT: Now we'll know for sure just how good the Jaguars defense is.

MILLS' PICK: Jaguars 20, Colts 17

NICHOLAS' PICK: Colts 18, Jaguars 14

Giants (2-1) at Packers (1-2)

COMMENT: Ahman Green has explosive day to help Brett Favre.

MILLS' PICK: Packers 17, Giants 14

NICHOLAS' PICK: Packers 20, Giants 12

Eagles (3-0) at Bears (1-2)

COMMENT: You have to feel sorry for the Bears' injury laden secondary.

MILLS' PICK: Eagles 28, Bears 17

NICHOLAS' PICK: Eagles 27, Bears 12

Redskins (1-2) at Browns (1-2)

COMMENT: Browns make it a tough month for Joe Gibbs.

MILLS' PICK: Browns 14, Redskins 13

NICHOLAS' PICK: Redskins 14, Browns 10

Patriots (2-0) at Bills (0-2)

COMMENT: The Patriots make it 18 consecutive wins.

MILLS' PICK: Patriots 21, Bills 7

NICHOLAS' PICK: Patriots 30, Bills 3

Raiders (2-1) at Texans (1-2)

COMMENT: Momentum carries the Silver and Black over Houston.

MILLS' PICK: Raiders 27, Texans 21

NICHOLAS' PICK: Raiders 24, Texans 20

Bengals (1-2) at Steelers (2-1)

COMMENT: Steelers blitz the air out of Carson Palmer.

MILLS' PICK: Steelers 15, Bengals 13

NICHOLAS' PICK: Steelers 27, Bengals 12

Falcons (3-0) at Panthers (1-1)

COMMENT: The Panthers don't seem to have an answer to Michael Vick.

MILLS' PICK: Falcons 23, Panthers 17

NICHOLAS' PICK: Panthers 24, Falcons 18

Saints (2-1) at Cardinals (0-3)

COMMENT: It's been tough for the Cardinals, but they get their first win.

MILLS' PICK: Cardinals 24, Saints 23

NICHOLAS' PICK: Saints 18, Cardinals 10

Jets (2-0) at Dolphins (0-3)

COMMENT: Will the Dolphins win a game this year? Yes, but not today.

MILLS' PICK: Jets 27, Dolphins 10

NICHOLAS' PICK: Jets 36, Dolphins 10

Titans (1-2) at Chargers (1-2)

COMMENT: An already rough start gets worse for the Titans.

MILLS' PICK: Chargers 20, Titans 19

NICHOLAS' PICK: Titans 18, Chargers 16

Rams (1-2) at 49ers (0-3)

COMMENT: An already rough start gets even worse for the 49ers.

MILLS' PICK: Rams 30, 49ers 10

NICHOLAS' PICK: Rams 26, 49ers 18

The records so far:

Mills for last week: 8-6 overall, 6-71 vs. spread. Nicholas for last week: 11-3 overall, 11-2-1 vs. spread. For season: Mills 27-19 overall, 19-25-2 vs. spread. Nicholas, 28-18 overall, 29-15-2 vs. spread.

[Last modified October 3, 2004, 00:57:28]


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